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May 9 – the warmest day in Europe
On Thursday, May 9, Latvia is expected to have one of the highest air temperature readings in Europe. The air temperature is expected to rise to +24° C...+29° C during the day. It is expected to be as warm as +19° C...+23° C along the coast.
Welfare level of Latvian children – second lowest among EU and OECD countries
Children and young people in Latvia do not have the same level of welfare and quality of life children from the EU and OECD countries have, said in the “Child welfare in rich countries” edition of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) research centre.
Latvian Education Minister: the industry's problems are grave
The problems in the education industry are grave and unstable, believes Education and Science Minister Vyacheslav Dombrovskis. Nevertheless, he calls teachers to cooperate and keep a cool head about the situation.
McDonalds earns 318 000 LVL in Latvia in 2012
The McDonalds fast food restaurant network has earned more than 318 000 LVL in Latvia in 2012. More than 2.8 million LVL were paid to the state in the form of taxes.
Demographer: immigration impacts the population of this generation
Most Latvian residents believe immigration is the largest threat to Latvia's demography. 60% of respondents agree with this statement, which is 6% more than there were in 2010 (54%).
EC approves of Latvia's planned division of train procurement project's funds
The European Commission (EC) has approved Latvia's offer to use the money that was previously planned to be used for the train procurement project on other railway transport investment projects.
World Bank experts criticize Riga and Ventspils ports
On Tuesday, May 7, representatives of the World Bank criticized Riga and Ventspils ports in their assessment of the Latvian port sector's competitiveness and management.
Ventbunkers doubles the volume of handled oil products
This April, Ventbunkers (VBU) handled 379 thousand tons of oil products. This shows a 79% increase over that of April of 2012.
H&M to open a showroom in Old Riga
This May, the H&M will open a new showroom in Old Riga intended for bloggers and journalists.
Riga Mayoral candidate: Armands Krauze – the “working bee”
The proposed mayoral candidate from the Union of Greens and Farmers is one Armands Krauze – largely unknown to the residents of the Latvian capital. He has no prior experience in city management. This is probably the reason why he easily gives pre-election promises that are very hard to implement in reality.
Political calendar of Latvia. May 7 - 10, 2013
Calendar of political events in Latvia. May 7 - 10, 2013...
Economic calendar of Latvia. May 7 - 10, 2013
Calendar of economic events in Latvia. May 7 - 10, 2013...
Half of Latvian builders remain in a difficult financial situation
The construction industry is rapidly recovering. However, it remains behind its pre-crisis achievements. The recovery of this industry has now become a state priority.
Creditors offer to purchase Liepājas metalurgs for 3 LVL; shareholders yet to reply
On Tuesday, May 7, the largest shareholders of Liepājas metalurgs (LM) – Sergei Zakharin, Ilya Segals and Kirov Lipman – are expected to submit their reply to the offer of LM's creditors to sell their shares – a total of 93% - to the largest creditors or their representatives for 1 LVL each.
Townsfolk insure their homes against neighbours, villagers – against natural disasters
Latvian residents often insure their property against fires and thefts (84%), as well as possible damage caused by neighbours (55%).
Riga mayoral candidate. Guntis Belēvičs: bull in a china shop?
Survey: popularity of current Ventspils management is below 50%
Economic Diary: Smash Business with Taxes
Latvia's foreign trade export is growing faster than import
Latvenergo's profits drop by 18.5% in 2012
Slow-down in Estonia’s growth expected
Searches carried out at homes and offices of Liepājas metalurgs Board and sharholders
PAA bath manufacturer modernizes production plant and creates Silk Stone material
Paul Krugman declined participation in the First Riga Economic Forum
Friendship between Unity and Prudentia: gigantic losses for state budget
HM: smoking in the presence of a child is considered abuse
Bathing season officially open in Latvia
Latvia's living costs reach record high level
Infographic: How teens' habits threaten the future of Facebook
Petrol price fixing scandal: oil giant bosses to be jailed if found guilty
Bloomberg: The eurozone must be split to save EU
French President: austerity endangers EU
May 16 in pictures
Greek politician slaps woman live on TV
Colombia hosts Miss Pole Dance 2012
VIDEO: Airline fined for in-flight bikini show
VIDEO: The birth of a snowflake
VIDEO: World's most dangerous marketplace
May 21 in pictures
May 20 in pictures
Photos of the week, 2013.05.17.
May 15 in pictures
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